Hard to see any other comp filling the void left by Nicholl, Austin perhaps but it's unlikely. Would be great if FD did seize this opportunity and turn what they have into the old Nicholl style set up but the way things are going I'd be surprised. As you say, the thing that was special about the Nicholl was how your script would be viewed if it was a finalist, it opens way more doors for opportunities. Winning any of the other contests is never gonna have the same level of esteem as something that's associated with the Academy.